CPE Catalog & Events
CPE & Event Classes
MTCPA offers thousands of live and online courses to meet your professional development needs. Our goal is to enhance your knowledge and help you achieve even greater success.
Most MTCPA classes are available both LIVE [In-Person] and VIRTUAL [MTCPA Webcasts (in-house) or Webinars (other providers)], so please be sure to register for the correct format under the appropriate tab below.
Also check out our on-demand learning platform, allowing you to earn CPE at your convenience. You can choose stand-alone courses or opt for an all-access subscription to our entire Anytime library. Click the Anytime CPE tab below to explore the courses!
Ethics without Fear for Accounting and Finance Professionals
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
Case studies that clarify the challenges of making appropriate ethical decisions in the fast-paced modern organizational world A frank discussion of how to decide between a teaching moment rather than a termination moment when bad decisions are made. Applying the structure of understanding ethical dilemmas, and then applying the nine-step resolution process to arrive at a fair and consistent decision.
CPA to CFO
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Webcast Only
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The steps necessary to effectively transform a tax or accounting practice into an advisory service.What it means to be a CFO/advisor to small-to-medium sizes businesses.What qualifications are necessary to offer an advisory service.How to find and convert leads and how to price and package services, including combining advisory services with the firm’s current offerings.
CyberPhyschology: Conquering Insider Threat 2024
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Webcast Only
4.00 Credits
• Exploiting control gaps and control weaknesses • Psychological tactics used in attacks • A review of robust controls • Data access observables, changes in network patterns • A review of the audit, HR, IT and management relationships • Proactive approaches to recognize evolving risks and avoid breaches
Unlocking Deep Secrets: Case Studies in Financial Analysis
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of financial statement analysisThe impact of GAAP on financial analysisOverview of the Balance SheetOverview of the Income StatementThe importance of the Statement of Cash FlowsCommon Size AnalysisTrend AnalysisProfitability Ratio AnalysisLiquidity Ratio AnalysisSolvency Ratio Analysis
Controller Series: Technology - Must Have Excel Competencies
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Webcast Only
1.00 Credits
Reality of Excel use Gartner - Magic Quadrant of tools for data analysis Will Excel go away? Two essential Lean principles Misuses of Excel APIs (Automated Program Interfaces) Relationship between Excel and data analytics Excel tips and tricks
Professional Ethical Considerations for CPAs
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Core principles of any Code of Professional Conduct applicable to all CPAs, including conflicts of interest, preparing and reporting information, competence, confidential information, and moreThe importance of maintaining independence for CPAs in public practice, especially when also performing nonattest services for the attest client Comparing and contrasting various ethical standards, including those promulgated by the AICPA, PCAOB, and international bodies
CFO Series: Re-inventing the Modern CFO: How to Adapt?
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Championing the role of innovation in the workplace.Technology evangelists and change agents.What does it mean?What is our role?The roles we take on and differences between the roles we are assigned.How innovation and strategy matter.Current and future trends and expectations for financial leaders and CFOs.Top ten crucial skills for 2035.
ProActive Response Group De-Escalation Training
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Webcast Only
1.20 Credits
Definition of De-Escalation Recognizing Anger Situational Awareness LOWLINE Technique MR EBS Technique Posturing Controlling the Environment
SUBSCRIPTION: AI and ChatGPT for Accounting Communication
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Webcast Only
6.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Course 1: Accountants, Meet Chatbot: Starting ChatGPT ConversationsCPE: 2Field of Study: Information TechnologyDescription: The presentation highlights the game-changing potential of ChatGPT in the realm of AI-driven conversations and its specific benefits for accountants in their analytical and advisory roles. It demonstrates how this AI tool can be seamlessly integrated into various platforms, making it a versatile and valuable addition to accountants' professional toolkits. With its unprecedented language capabilities, ChatGPT opens up new horizons for interactions with artificial intelligence. You'll walk away with a foundational understanding of the limitless potential of AI chatbots and how these new digital tools can help accountants enhance productivity and deliver superior value to their clients and stakeholders. Course 2: ChatGPT for Accountants: 50+ Use CasesCPE: 2Field of Study: Information TechnologyDescription: This course will explore the use of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence chatbot technologies in the accounting profession. Participants will learn how to utilize ChatGPT to automate tasks, improve efficiency and accuracy, and provide real-time support to clients.Course 3: Google Gemini AI for AccountantsCPE: 2Field of Study: Information TechnologyDescription: This course provides a concise overview of Gemini AI, Google's advanced multimodal artificial intelligence model. It explains how Gemini is integrated into different Google products, including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and as a stand-alone chatbot. Participants will learn how Gemini enhances productivity by summarizing email threads, suggesting responses, drafting emails, generating formulas, creating tables, and more. By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in understanding Gemini AI's role in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.
Side-Hustle CFO
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Webcast Only
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The systems you need to start your own advisory service.Information on how to package, price and market your business.Transforming accounting knowledge into expertise you can sell.
The Ethics Hour: Ethics in the Real World
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Webcast Only
1.00 Credits
The difficult trade-offs in making choices Functioning in the ‘gray’ areas The value of trust Consequences of ‘short-term it-is’ How lack of accountability can lead to ethical issues
Ethics in the World of AI: An Accountant's Guide to Managing the Risks
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
Business uses of AI Nine risk areas of AI Three ethical frameworks Risk mitigation strategies
Google Gemini AI for Accountants
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Google Gemini Quick StartGemini Standalone ChatbotMobile AppGemini integration with:WorkspaceGmailDocsSheetsSlidesUser Tips
1040 Tax Prep Automation with AI Tools
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of AI technology and how it works.Identify where AI can be incorporated into the 1040 process.Using ChatGPT and Microsoft 365 Copilot for 1040 tax research, analysis and communications.Using StanfordTax AI based software to automate client source document collection and organization and integrate it with the leading 1040 tax software solutions including CCH Axcess, CCH ProSystem fx, UltraTax, Lacerte, ProSeries and Drake.A roadmap for using AI to improve client communications and 1040 based advisory services.
K2's 2023 Ten Must Know Features In Excel
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
How to securely and efficiently collaborate with others Using Excel for optimization scenarios Creating “audit trails” in Excel Define “dynamic arrays” and list examples of their benefits
AI Privacy, Security, and Compliance Masterclass
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction: What is AI Security, Privacy and Compliance (AISPC)?Why AI Security, Privacy and Compliance (AISPC) is Increasingly Important for AccountantsAISPC Policy Best PracticesKey Tactical Questions for Addressing Data Security and PrivacyOpenAI and Compliance with Government RegulationsOpenAI and Two-Factor AuthenticationOther OpenAI Security, Privacy and Compliance ConsiderationsBest Practices for Secure Data Sharing with GPT How to Create a GenAI and ChatGPT Usage Policy for Your OperationsGeneral AI Policy Do’s and Don’tsAI Copyright Compliance & Protection GuideDeepfakes and Synthetic Media: A New Frontier for Fraud and MisinformationFrom Financial Oversight to AI Governance: The Sarbanes-Oxley Legacy and Accountants' New Frontier in AI Security, Privacy, Compliance and EthicsKey Takeaways
Thanks for the Feedback - Lessons in Giving and Receiving Feedback
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Webcast Only
1.00 Credits
Definition of feedback Types of feedback Emotions triggered by feedback Barriers to feedback How to be comfortable with being uncomfortable Blind spots SBI Method
Managing the Accounting Department
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Webcast Only
4.00 Credits
Accounting Leadership Management
The Needed Focus on Cyber-Security
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The topics discussed in this session include: Understanding cyber. Policies, procedures, and control measures to secure and enhance cyber operations.
CFO Series - March 2025 Webinar Bundle
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Webcast Only
8.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:All times listed are Eastern Time ZoneWeek 1: CFO Series: Develop a Great Internal Audit Department: How?CPE: 2Field of Study: AuditingDiscussion Leader: Steve Boussom, CPADate: Friday, March 7, 11:00 amDescription: What can we do and how can we make our Internal Audit department better? How does Internal Audit add value? What measurables should we use? What are the key factors to get right? This class will show you how to transform Internal Audit into a profit center. Renowned organizations rotate future leaders through Internal Audit for a reason. Operational and other audits performed with the right processes, procedures, and personnel are key to success throughout the organization. The modern Internal Audit department pays for itself. If you are interested in getting the most bang-for-the-buck from Internal Audit, this seminar will deliver. Week 2: CFO Series: Insurance– How to Manage Your Insurance Program?CPE: 2Field of Study: FinanceDiscussion Leader: Brian Maturi, MBA, FCADate: Friday, March 14, 11:00 amDescription: At its core, insurance is risk management. What insurance does the organization need? What types? What limits should we buy? How large of a deductible should we accept? What is the difference between a deductible and a self-insured retention? What do I need to know about insurance contracts? What should I expect of my insurance broker? What coverage is available and what do I need to buy? Specifically designed for any leader responsible for insurance and risk, the insurance function is critical to the ongoing viability of an organization. We will review a practical approach to managing insurance. Week 3: CFO Series Understand & Mitigate External & Int. Risks- How?CPE: 2Field of Study: AuditingDiscussion Leader: Bob Mims, CPADate: Friday, March 21, 11:00 amDescription: Risk is everywhere, but which risks matter? In the dynamic landscape of modern business, the role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) extends far beyond financial management; it encompasses navigating an array of external and internal risks that can impact organizational performance and sustainability. This seminar will empower professionals with the foresight and practical tools needed to understand, anticipate, and mitigate both external and internal risks. We must be aware and anticipate. If we do not adequately prepare, the organization will be exposed to avoidable and onerous risk. This is essential for leaders and organizations that want to survive and thrive. Week 4: CFO Series: AI and Machine Learning: Practical ApplicationsCPE: 2Field of Study: Accounting & AuditingDiscussion Leader: Joe Oringel, MBA, CPA, CIADate: Friday, March 28, 11:00 amDescription: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are being deployed in organizations large and small at a rapidly increasing rate. Your organization is likely testing, deploying, and perhaps refining AI-powered applications across a variety of departments and business functions. Why should this matter to accounting, internal audit, finance and cyber professionals? Should our teams be testing and deploying also? How and why AI can be used in accounting and audit? During this interactive session we will demonstrate and describe the differences between chat-based AI search tools and more robust AI-powered applications - e.g., an app to help prioritize and dispatch IT help desk tickets. The session will include example policies for responsible and ethical AI, and resources to help curious professionals learn more about these subjects. These technologies are powerful and quite capable, but they are not without risk. After all, with great power comes great responsibility. These technologies can also be misused (accidentally or intentionally) to destroy value instead of creating it. We also discuss which is the greater risk; a) not using these new technologies, or b) misusing these new technologies. Leading organizations have been using AI and ML. Successful leaders must be aware of the pros and cons and how to properly utilize these tools.